Psychological perspectives toward student’s incompetency in foreign language course

Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz and Rezki Perdani Sawa and Shahirah Sulaiman and Khairul Anuar Rahimi and Joki Perdani Sawai and Muhammad Nubli Abdul Wahab (2021) Psychological perspectives toward student’s incompetency in foreign language course. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 6. pp. 393-403. ISSN 2504-8562

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Abstract

Learning a foreign language enables learners to go further after graduation. In today’s world, there is a need for students to be able to communicate in at least one foreign language so that they can function well globally. This study investigates learning the German language among engineering students who are taking a dual degree program in a public university in east coast Malaysia. The objectives of the study were: (a) to determine the students’ attitude in learning German language; (b) gauge their understanding of the course in terms of materials and lessons used in learning the language; and (c) identify their motivation and performances taking German language. Using a descriptive research design, 60 students were involved as respondents in this study. Their responses to the researchers’ questionnaire were gathered in a WhatsApp group called Success German Course (SGC). The results of the study indicated that students demonstrated moderate attitude in learning the course since some of them were eager to learn the language while others were not. Some students reported failing to understand the course in the use of the current materials and lessons. Although they showed positive attitude in learning the course, their performances, nevertheless, were not encouraging because they did not have sufficient time to learn the language. It is concluded that students need to learn study skills to help them to be more competence in foreign language proficiency. The overall findings implied that there is a possibility that the curricula need to be revisited to suit the learning needs of the students.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Foreign language , Motivation , Student’s incompetency
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice)
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2022 05:24
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2022 05:24
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31704

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